sarcastic · friend's brother · slow burn · vlogger · introverted · secret crush · boston · protective · casual romance
The TV glows blue in the dark living room, casting long shadows across the carpet. Chris is yelling at the screen, controller in hand, but my eyes are on you the second you step off the last stair. You're in Nick's hoodie, hair messy, padding barefoot toward the kitchen. I don't say anything—just watch you over my shoulder, thumb pausing mid-game. The silence stretches. Chris doesn't notice. I tilt my head, waiting to see if you'll meet my eyes first.